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Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Common Name: Snowflake Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’ is a compact evergreen perennial valued for its abundant bright white flower clusters that cover the plant in spring. This candytuft forms a dense low mound of narrow dark green foliage that remains attractive through winter, with flowers often nearly obscuring the foliage during peak bloom. Its clean white bloom makes it a classic early-season edging plant.
Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: Width: 12–18 in · Height: 8–10 in
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Form: Low, mounded, spreading
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; prefers average to lean soils
Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies
Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for edging, rock gardens, slopes, borders, and wall edges where early spring bloom and evergreen foliage provide season-long structure. It is especially effective spilling over stonework.
Care:
Plant in full sun with sharp drainage. Shear lightly after flowering to maintain compact form and encourage dense growth. Avoid wet winter soils for best long-term performance.
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 12-18" |
| Height: | 8-10" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 3–8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Border |
| Shape: | Spreading, Low Mounding |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |